Valerie Leon

Valerie Leon is a British actress, regarded as something of a cult figure due to her roles in a number of high profile British film "franchises".

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Leon has appeared in several of the Carry On films, been both an "official" and "unofficial" Bond girl - having played the "hotel receptionist" in The Spy Who Loved Me and the "Lady in Bahamas" in Never Say Never Again, and starred in the Hammer horror film Blood from the Mummy's Tomb as well as appearing alongside Peter Sellers in The Revenge of the Pink Panther. She also appeared in Up Pompeii.

Related Topics:
Carry On films - Bond girl - The Spy Who Loved Me - Never Say Never Again - Hammer horror - Blood from the Mummy's Tomb - Peter Sellers - The Revenge of the Pink Panther - Up Pompeii

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On television, Leon is probably best remembered for her part in a series of commercials for Hai Karate aftershave.

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Valerie was married to BBC Head Of Comedy Michael Mills until his death in 1986 and is 6ft tall.

Related Topics:
BBC - Michael Mills - 1986

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